Parking Lot Accidents in Kansas City
Experienced representation when car occupants and pedestrians suffer parking lot injuries
Drivers need to take extra precautions when driving in a parking lot. Everyone who drives a car needs to understand fundamental parking lot safety rules, such as which lanes to use, how to look out for and react to other drivers and pedestrians, the proper speed limits, and other precautionary steps. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, our Kansas City parking lot attorneys have the experience and resources to show how your parking lot accident occurred and why the accident was preventable. We’ve been strong advocates for personal injury victims and families for 25 years. We can work to obtain compensation for all your personal and financial damages.
How can we help?
- What are the different types of parking lot accidents in Kansas City?
- Who is responsible for parking lot accidents in Kansas City?
- Who is most likely to suffer injuries in parking lot accidents?
- How do you fight for parking lot accident victims?
- What types of injuries do parking lot accidents cause?
- Do you have a Kansas City parking lot accident lawyer near me?
What are the different types of parking lot accidents in Kansas City?
At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we handle all types of parking lot accidents. Some of the different ways parking lot accidents happen include the following:
- Car accidents and other types of vehicle accidents. There are many types of vehicle accidents, including the following:
- Often, two cars will collide with each other as one car is looking for a parking spot, leaving because they made their purchase(s), or picking up/dropping off a shopper – while another car is driving through the parking lot for the same reasons.
- Drivers may also collide with each other when each is trying to get into the same parking spot.
- Another common type of parking lot accident involves a driver who is backing out of a spot and rear-ends or broadsides a vehicle that is nearby.
- Pedestrian accidents. Drivers may strike a pedestrian because the driver is speeding or looking for a parking spot instead of shoppers. Drivers may also strike a pedestrian when they’re backing out of a parking spot.
- Right-of-way accidents. Some parking lot vehicle accidents may happen because intersections and lanes often lack markings that indicate where each vehicle should travel.
- Crossing through a parking lot. Some drivers cause accidents in parking lots because, instead of driving along vertical and horizontal paths, they cut the parking lot at an angle, striking either a car or a pedestrian.
- Shopping cart accidents. Some car accidents may happen when a shopping cart rolls into the path of a driver, causing the driver to swerve into an oncoming lane or a pedestrian.
- Poor vision. We also handle accidents when parking lot designs and settings make it difficult for drivers to see.
Parking lot accidents may also include building strikes, where a driver crashes into a store.
Who is responsible for parking lot accidents in Kansas City?
In most cases, a driver is responsible for a parking lot accident. The employer of the driver or the owner of the car may also be responsible for the injuries and other damages.
Our parking lot accident lawyers may also file personal injury and wrongful death claims against the owners of the parking lot for failing to have proper lighting, road signs, clear lanes of travel, and for other problems with the layout of the parking lot. The parking lot owners and maintenance companies may also be liable for failing to clear snow in the winter, repair potholes, and for failing to take other safety precautions.
Who is most likely to suffer injuries in parking lot accidents?
Everyone who shops for food, clothing, or any type of consumer good is at risk of an accident. If you go to a restaurant, a doctor’s office, a convenience store, or any business or organization away from home; you are at risk of an accident.
Some of the people who are especially prone to parking lot accidents include the following:
- Seniors who may have vision difficulties, problems carrying packages, or challenges reacting quickly when cars drive by
- Teenagers who may take more risks driving than they should
- Children who often don’t look carefully while walking through a parking lot or going to the cars that their parents drive
- All pedestrians who generally have no choice but to trust that drivers will prioritize their safety
How do you fight for parking lot accident victims?
Our lawyers work with investigators, the police, and through the discovery process to show the cause of the accident and who is responsible. We work with your doctors to understand the full scope and severity of your injuries. Our attorneys work with your employer and other professionals to determine the amount of your damages.
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys has the skills and experience to negotiate with insurance companies to obtain a fair and just settlement. We’re always ready to try your case in court if necessary to protect your future.
What types of injuries do parking lot accidents cause?
Our Kansas City parking lot accident lawyers handle all types of parking lot accident injuries, including the following:
- Nerve, muscle, tendon, tissue, and muscle damage
- Head, neck, and back injuries
- Whiplash injuries
- Broken bones/fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Traumatic amputation and loss of limb
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
Our Kansas City parking lot accident lawyers demand compensation for all your current and future damages including:
- Medical bills of every nature
- Lost income, lost benefits, and long-term disability compensation
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of bodily function
- Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Loss of consortium
Many parking lot accident victims require hospitalization and treatments with orthopedists, neurologists, pain management doctors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers.
If your loved one tragically dies in a parking lot accident, we seek wrongful death damages for the funeral and burial costs, the loss of financial support, and the loss of personal support (love, guidance, education, and comfort) your loved one would have provided.
Do you have a Kansas City parking lot accident attorney near me?
Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys meets clients at our main office in Kansas City and in four other locations throughout Missouri and Kansas. Our Kansas City office is located at 510 Walnut Street, a few blocks away from City Hall.
If your injuries prevent you from traveling, we can meet you at your home or another convenient location. We also consult with clients by phone and through online video platforms such as FaceTime and Zoom.
Speak with our Kansas City parking lot accident lawyers today
We understand how angry and frustrated you are. A simple trip to buy goods or obtain services has not changed your life, possibly forever. At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, our lawyers have earned the respect of former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for our dedication to our clients and our record of successful verdicts and settlements. Call our Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
We also have offices in Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, St. Joseph, and Parkville, MO as well as Overland Park, Victory Hills, and Olathe KS. Consultations are available by appointment.